I have purchased new 2003 xj8 jaguar. Driven in the past 6 years as a second car. Have only 29,000 mil and the fuel pump totally melted. There was no warning or any indication it immediately died. I was lucky I was not driving on the freeway. I have replaced it with the same kind. What I am worried is to have this problem again while driving on the freeway. Help! Please.
The worst 2003 Jaguar XJ8 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Fuel system1
- Locks1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Fuel system1
- Locks1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Jaguar XJ8 13
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
2003 Jaguar XJ8 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 8‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 |
What 2003 Jaguar XJ8 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 jaguar xj8. The contact stated that the inside door handle on the driver's side was defective. She had to roll down the window to release the door lock and exit the vehicle. She feels that this is unsafe because she could be trapped inside the vehicle in the event of a crash. The current mileage was 59,500 and failure mileage was 59,400.
The cowling that's located over the gas pedal made it impossible to use the right foot to press the brake. *ph problem was corrected only in the 2004 models not on the 2003 models.
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Questions about the 2003 Jaguar XJ8
Is the 2003 Jaguar XJ8 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2003 Jaguar XJ8, fewer than a typical XJ8 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Jaguar XJ8?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2003 Jaguar XJ8 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Jaguar XJ8 have the most acceleration problems?
The Jaguar XJ8 model years with the most acceleration complaints are 1998 (13 complaints) and 2004 (12 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2003 Jaguar XJ8 get?
Official estimates for the 2003 Jaguar XJ8 range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.0L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 15 city and 22 highway.
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